The Honolulu City Council voted today to repeal the non-resident homeowners class that was signed into law by former mayor Mufi Hannemann. KHON2.

If the Public Utilities Commission allows a ruling that lets Pasha Hawaii Transport selectively service intraisland cargo routes stand, Hawaii residents will likely see a decrease in service and an increase in cargo costs, Young Brothers officials said Tuesday. West Hawaii Today.

The 44 victims in the Aloun Farms human trafficking case now pending in federal court came within days of receiving $192,000 in restitution but the money is now being returned to the defendants. Hawaii Reporter.

Hawaii's 1,617 foreclosure filings last month were enough to rank the state as the ninth-highest in the nation, a dubious honor and its worst ranking yet. Star-Advertiser.

Hawaii is joining the other 49 states in a massive investigation into whether major mortgage lenders committed foreclosure fraud. KITV.

The City Council passed a bill yesterday that bars tents and other makeshift structures on urban sidewalks during daylight hours, but city officials warned such a law will take nearly $250,000 and possibly years to put into effect. Star-Advertiser.

Hawaii's candidates in a tight race for Congress disagreed Wednesday over whether more government or less would help boost the economy. Associated Press.

Before a select crowd, Republican Charles Djou and Democrat Colleen Hanabusa were pressed on how they will best lead Hawaii in Washington, DC. Starting with growing the state's number one industry - Tourism.KHON2.

Canceling unspent stimulus funds, reducing the size of the government work force through attrition and ending Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans were among the ideas offered for reducing federal spending as the candidates for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District faced off in one of the first public forums since the September primary election. Star-Advertiser.

The leading candidates in the race for Honolulu's first Congressional district faced off in a forum Wednesday night during which Republican Charles Djou said unused stimulus money should be given back to help combat the federal deficit. KITV.

President Barack Obama's voice was heard in 60,000 Oahu residents' homes Wednesday night as they picked up their phones to hear a robo call, a taped message from the president. KITV.

Unionized Hilton Hawaiian Village workers went out on a five-day strike this morning. Star-Advertiser.

Mayor Billy Kenoi has contracted with a videographer and purchased video production equipment, but the mayor said Tuesday a $20,594.73 expenditure isn't just for his new TV show. West Hawaii Today.

Wireless technology has added to the electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) we are exposed to every day. Big Island Weekly.

The state Campaign Spending Commission will soon have a new executive director. Hawaii News Now.

Several Hawaii County Council candidates participating in a public financing pilot program are calling the program a success even though it's forced them to curtail spending and engage in more long-term planning. West Hawaii Today.

A federal grant will fund the construction of a new health center building in Naalehu, possibly doubling the amount of patients being served in the area. Tribune-Herald.

About Me

Nancy Cook Lauer, the curator/publisher of All Hawaii News, is an
award-winning 25-year journalist who earned her reporting chops covering the Bush v. Gore 2001 presidential election in Florida.
Lauer moved to Hawaii in 2005, and has been actively involved in government and political news coverage since. She's vice president of the Hawaii SPJ chapter and
holds a master's degree in library and information science from Florida
State University.

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